APRIL 20 – 21, 2024
9am - 5pm
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, DARLING HARBOUR, SYDNEY
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MAIN STAGE
SEE YOU AT THE
MAIN STAGE!
🎮🌟 Hey gamers and enthusiasts! 🌟🎮
Are you ready for an epic weekend filled with gaming greatness? Then make your way to the main stage at Generation Games! 🕹️🎮 Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of interactive content, captivating panels, and all-around gaming awesomeness!
Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a casual player, or just curious about the latest trends, we’ve got something for everyone. So grab your controllers, charge up your devices, and come join us for non-stop gaming excitement, all weekend long! Don’t miss out on the action – see you at the main stage! 🔥🎮
Check out the MAIN STAGE schedule below!
MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
| 10:00AM | GENERATION(AL) GAMES TRIVIA! |
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–🎮🌟 Calling All Generational Gamers! 🌟🎮 | |
| 11:00AM | FROM PIXELS TO PASSION: JOURNEYS IN GAMING AND ANIMATION |
| – Current AIE (Academy of Interactive Entertainment) students discuss the journey that lead them to where they are today. From their initial exposure to gaming to their current involvement in studying and working within the gaming and animation industries. | |
| 12:00PM | LEVEL UP: NAVIGATING THE ESPORTS ARENA |
| – Whether you’re a novice looking to break into esports or a seasoned player seeking to level up your game, this panel is designed to provide valuable insights and practical advice on how to get started, optimize your gaming setup, secure sponsorships, and connect with fellow players. | |
| 1:00PM | GAME DESIGNERS HATE COSPLAYERS AND WE CAN PROVE IT |
| – Join us as we unravel this mystery and poke fun at the impossible fashion standards set by game designers. We’ll be looking at some of the elements of different characters and what can make them (near) impossible to cosplay whether it’s unrealistic proportions, lack of physics or simply lack of pockets. | |
| 2:00PM | PRESS START TO BEGIN – INDIE DEV JOURNEY |
| – Meet a collection of the developers from Generation Games as we talk indie games and about our dev journey to becoming an indie developer, things to do and not do! We will also do a live Q & A. | |
| 3:00PM | Introducing Warmonium: Journey to Multilevel Pathfinding |
| – Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring one of the creators and visionaries as they delve into the intricate design and development process of Warmonium, and the Pathfinding it took to get here. | |
| 4:00PM | THE MASHFEST! |
| – 🥊 Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown of strength, skill, and sheer determination! Welcome to the electrifying 2-player knockout MASHFEST event, LIVE on stage, where only the strongest will emerge victorious! 🏆 As the rounds progress, tensions rise, and the pressure mounts. Every moment counts as players fight tooth and nail to stay in the game. With each knockout, the stakes get higher, and the competition more fierce. Who will rise to the challenge and seize their moment of glory? The players? YOU! Plucked straight from the audience. Will you reign supreme? Prizes to be won! | |
| 10:30AM | Gamer’s Gold & Garbage: Unveiling the Best and Worst Gaming Merch! |
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| – Step into the world of gaming merch with our panel! We’re diving deep into the best and worst goodies gamers have ever laid eyes on. From treasures that collectors dream about to cringe-inducing creations that make you wonder “why?”, we’re covering it all. Join us for a fun chat celebrating the highs and lows of gaming culture’s coolest (and sometimes weirdest) merchandise! | |
| 11:30AM | VINTAGE VIBES, MODERN MOVES: TURN-BASED GAMES FOR EVERY GENERATION |
| – Dolven creator Andrew Naish invites you on a journey to explore the nostalgia of early Turn-Based Strategy games such as Rogue, Ultima, and The Temple of Elemental Evil, right through to modern classics like Divinity: Original Sin, X Com, and Baldur’s Gate 3. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, join us as we discover why these games are making a comeback and explore what they have to offer now and in the future. | |
| 12:30PM | WHEN I GROW UP, I WANNA BE A CONTENT CREATOR! |
| – Join our panel discussion as we delve into the dynamic world of streaming and content creation. Whether you’re a budding creator or looking to enhance your skills, our experts will share invaluable insights, tips, and strategies to help you thrive in the digital realm. | |
| 1:30PM | Battle Royale Gaming trivia |
| – Get ready to test your gaming knowledge in the ultimate battle royale of trivia! Join our panel for a chance to compete, showcase your gaming expertise, and win exciting prizes. It’s game on for the ultimate gaming trivia showdown! Don’t miss out on the chance to claim victory and epic loot! | |
| 2:30PM | Can swords really do that: Real sword fighters discuss game combat |
| – From the rolling hills of Skyrim to the dungeons that house so many dragons, sword fighting is a core part of many of our favourite games, but do games reflect the histories and realities of swordplay, and how? Join our panel of sword fighting experts as we thrust deep into the relationship between sword fighting in games and as real world skill. Panellists include Emerald, a historian and historical fencing instructor, and Rob a ninjutsu practitioner and weapons enthusiast, both of whom have real world sword fighting experience in everything form LARP to HEMA tournaments. Join us for a cutting edge discussion on game combat. | |
| 3:30PM | Just Dance Off |
| – 🏆 Join us for an unforgettable spectacle as we crown the ultimate dancing champion. The lights are flashing, the music is pumping, and the stage is set for an epic battle of skill and style. Get ready to dance your heart out in the Just Dance Off Comp! Let’s see who’s got the moves to take home the glory! 🏆🎉 | |
🎮🕹️🌟 Get Ready for an Epic Weekend at Generation Games! 🌟🕹️🎮
With so much happening, it’s essential to make the most of your day! 🎉👾
To ensure you don’t miss out on any of the action-packed events, make sure to download the official show guide. This guide provides all the details you need to plan your day effectively, including the Main Stage schedule, Community and Cosplay Meetups, Exhibitor, Developer and Indie Dev floorplan and all of our FREEPLAY Gaming areas!
Take the time to plan your itinerary and make the most of this fantastic experience!
So, what are you waiting for? Download the show guide now and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure at Generation Games! See you there! 👋🏼🎮👾
MAY 24-25, 2025
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, DARLING HARBOUR, SYDNEY
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